i was so terrible to my skin growing up and now it freaks out at 99% of products. that said, i started "slugging", aka applying an occlusive layer on top of a moisturizer two nights week and holy toledo, my skin is happy about it! after washing my face with just water, i put on some sebamed clear face gel (basically just hyaluronic acid, glycerin and some water goop), let that sit, then rub in a little smaller than grape size amount of vaseline on top. i wake up with really soft, dewy, glowing skin. vaseline is soooo cheap too. if you're nervous about this breaking you out like i was - it won't!